Alcohol Intake Assessment
Assessment Stage: Baseline Assessment
Included in Future Health Assessment: Yes
Approximate Cost: Included
What is it?
Assessment of alcohol consumption, drinking patterns and weekly intake.
Why is it important?
Alcohol influences cardiovascular health, liver disease, cancer risk, sleep quality, mental health and body composition. Even moderate intake increases the risk of several cancers.
Who may benefit?
Recommended for all adults.
Preparation
Answer the alcohol questionnaire honestly.
Advantages
Evidence based
Identifies modifiable risk
Supports personalised recommendations
Limitations
Self-reported alcohol intake is commonly underestimated.
How Future Health uses this investigation
Alcohol intake is reviewed alongside liver function, blood pressure, sleep, body composition and cancer risk.
Future Health Summary
Reducing alcohol intake is one of the most effective lifestyle interventions for improving long-term health.